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Lab Tour
Meet Professor Wayne Sheppard. Learn about the diverse career options in construction management. Dig into what you can expect semester-to-semester. And take a walk through the classroom and computer lab spaces.
Construction managers are leaders. They’re planners, facilitators, and communicators, supervising the building process from concept to completion. At Penn College, you’ll get hands-on experience alongside expert faculty with extensive industry expertise. Explore construction materials and methods. Understand mechanical and electrical systems. Examine plans, contracts, and documents. Hone communication skills. And gain the confidence you need to manage the entire process from the boardroom to the job site.
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You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
“The versatility that construction management gives you is unmatched. You can be in the office in a professional setting, but you’ll also go to meetings at job sites. And that’s unique to this industry. It’s not boring. There’s a lot of flexibility and ability to be involved in lots of different projects.”
Lauren Herr
Construction Management
From the board room to the job site, construction managers call the shots. They take the lead to ensure building projects are completed on time and within budget. Meet a few soon-to-be construction managers and see how they’re preparing to rise to the top of this dynamic and exciting career field.
Meet men’s basketball player and construction management student, Will Sulesky. Explore his journey to Penn College. Learn why he loves the winning combination of Wildcat athletics and academics. And discover his secrets to success on and off the court.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Mar 1
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, March 19 AM - 3 PM
Apr 6
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, April 69 AM - 3 PM
Meet Professor Wayne Sheppard. Learn about the diverse career options in construction management. Dig into what you can expect semester-to-semester. And take a walk through the classroom and computer lab spaces.
Get hands-on experience in specialized labs using industry-standard equipment just like you’ll see in the real world.
The makerspace is an open workshop for all students. Take hands-on learning to the next level. Explore your creativity. Bring your ideas to light. Collaborate with other students, faculty and staff, or work independently to test theories, explore ideas, and gain real-world skills to power your career.
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Collaborate with others in your field of study and play an active role in your community and school.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Construction Management students orchestrated and judged a two-day competition designed to get underclassmen more involved, and to learn how to perform under pressure with more realistic directives than in the classroom.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Necessary equipment will be addressed in courses as needed.
Laptop Computer Required:
Students receive the OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry completion card through successful completion of the required elements included in our Construction Safety Management course. Students are also required to sit for the American Institute of Constructors (AIC) Level I – Associate Constructor Certification.
Penn College graduates are in high demand. Employer participation at the Career Fair is proof. Attracting 400+ organizations, this popular event is hosted twice per year and introduces students to all types of businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies.